Rockdale County Board Of Commissioners Meeting 08/25/2026

The Rockdale County Board of Commissioners held a meeting on August 25, 2026, which included several procurement and budget-related discussions. Key procurement actions included approval of a requisition for $26,714.25 to RAM MI for mailing property tax bills, and multiple budgeted requisitions for equipment and services such as turnout gear for fire recruits, emergency rooftop unit replacement, a ventra mower for Water Resources, and fuel tracking systems. The board also approved a professional services contract with Agarishi Design and Fabrication for design and consulting services not to exceed $100,000 annually, with options to renew. Additionally, the board discussed the 2026 Capital Improvements Element annual update, including proposed projects funded by impact fees, and approved a resolution to transmit the draft to regional and state agencies for review. A significant portion of the meeting focused on the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) amendments, including regulations for data centers, home occupations, and temporary special events, with public comments expressing concerns about transparency and community impact. The board debated extending a moratorium related to data center and battery energy storage system applications, with motions to extend or modify the moratorium ultimately failing, leaving the moratorium set to expire on September 8, 2026. The meeting concluded with a move to executive session for personnel, land acquisition, and litigation discussions.